Head to head
Avant 640 vs JCB 9T-2
The JCB 9T-2 has 27kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 9T-2 has 27kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Avant 640 | JCB 9T-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 28 kW (37,5 hp) | 55kW (74hp) |
| Lifting capacity | 1100 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 2835 mm | - |
| Weight | 1590 kg | - |
| Operating weight | - | 5,400kg |
| Payload | - | 9,000kg |
Sources: Avant 640, JCB 9T-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 640 if...
An all-round compact loader with stronger auxiliary hydraulics for running more attachments, used by landscapers, stables, estates and small contractors. Light enough to be moved on a trailer or larger van.
Full 640 specifications →Buy or hire the 9T-2 if...
- you want one that has 27kW more power
A high-capacity straight-tip dumper for groundworks and civils contractors moving large volumes of spoil or aggregate on bigger sites, where a smaller dumper would mean too many trips. Requires an operator holding the appropriate site dumper category.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Avant 640 and the JCB 9T-2?
The JCB 9T-2 has 27kW more power. The Avant 640 is a articulated multi-purpose loader, 600 series; the JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper.
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